Running Start 5k Training
- Date Sat 13th June 2026 - Sat 8th August 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Greenbelt, Maryland
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and embark on an exciting journey with the Running Start 5k Training program! Kicking off on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in the scenic Greenbelt, Prince George's, this 8-week training program is perfect for walkers and beginner runners eager to learn the fundamentals of running, build endurance, and ultimately complete a 5K (3.1 mile) race. The program culminates in the highly anticipated Women's Distance Festival 5K and Fella's 5K on Sunday, August 9, 2026, offering participants the chance to celebrate their achievements in style.
Join a vibrant community of fellow fitness enthusiasts and benefit from the expertise of RRCA certified running coaches during structured group workouts three times a week. With sessions held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, as well as Saturday mornings at local parks and tracks, you'll receive the support and motivation needed to reach your goals. This program is open to ages 18 and up, making it an inclusive environment for anyone looking to dive into the world of running. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to kickstart your fitness journey—sign up for Running Start today!
Join a vibrant community of fellow fitness enthusiasts and benefit from the expertise of RRCA certified running coaches during structured group workouts three times a week. With sessions held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, as well as Saturday mornings at local parks and tracks, you'll receive the support and motivation needed to reach your goals. This program is open to ages 18 and up, making it an inclusive environment for anyone looking to dive into the world of running. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to kickstart your fitness journey—sign up for Running Start today!
Organiser's Description
RUNNING START IS AN 8-WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM FOR WALKERS AND BEGINNING RUNNERS WHO WANT TO LEARN TO RUN, BUILD THEIR ENDURANCE AND COMPLETE A 5K (3.1 MILE) RACE. PGRC'S _WOMENS DISTANCE FESTIVAL 5K AND FELLA'S 5K ON_ _SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2026_ IS THE TARGETED GRADUATION RACE. THE PROGRAM IS COACHED BY RRCA CERTIFIED RUNNING COACHES.
PARTICIPANTS: RUNNING START IS OPEN TO WALKERS, BEGINNING RUNNERS AND/OR RUNNERS WHO ARE RETURNING TO THE SPORT AFTER MANY YEARS
NOTE: IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED A 5K OR GREATER DISTANCE RACE (8K, 10K, ETC.) IN THE PAST 6 TO 12 MONTHS OR YOU ARE ALREADY RUNNING 3 OR MORE MILES WITHOUT WALKING, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO REGISTER FOR PGRC'S FALL HALF-MARATHON TRAINING WHICH WILL BEGIN IN LATE JULY.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE: THE TRAINING CONSISTS OF THREE (3) GROUP WORKOUTS PER WEEK. PARTICIPANTS TRAIN AS A GROUP WITH HEAD COACHES AND PACE LEADERS ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY EVENINGS AND SATURDAY MORNINGS. LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY BY WEEK.
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SATURDAY MORNING TRAINING RUN: BEGINS AT 7:00AM. THE TRAINING RUN WILL BE HELD EITHER AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK IN UPPER MARLBORO OR GREENBELT PARK IN GREENBELT.
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TUESDAY EVENING TRAINING RUN: BEGINS AT 6:30PM. TRAINING WILL BE HELD AT THE PRINCE GEORGE'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRACK IN LARGO.
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THURSDAY EVENING TRAINING RUN: BEGINS AT 6:30PM. TRAINING RUNS WILL BE HELD AT THE HERBERT WELLS ICE ARENA IN COLLEGE PARK OR WATKINS PARK. SOME THURSDAY TRAINING RUNS WILL BE HELD AT AT THE _PGRC SUMMER FUN RUN SERIES_.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: AGES 18 AND UP WITH THE ABILITY TO WALK AND WILLINGNESS TO RUN.
MEMBERSHIP STATUS: ACTIVE PGRC CLUB MEMBERSHIP. IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER, YOU WILL BE PROMPTED TO JOIN PGRC DURING REGISTRATION.
MEDICAL CLEARANCE: IF YOU ARE UNDER MEDICAL CARE, HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION OR HAVE NOT EXERCISED RECENTLY, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU SECURE A CLEARANCE FROM YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN THIS OR ANY TRAINING PROGRAM.
REQUIRED SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT:
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WATER BOTTLES (BRING TO EVERY SESSION)
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PROPER RUNNING SHOES
_SUGGESTED SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT_
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HAT WITH A VISOR (SATURDAY MORNING TRAINING)
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SUNGLASSES (SATURDAY MORNING TRAINING)
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SUNSCREEN
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PROPER SPORTS BRAS (WOMEN)
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WATCH, STOPWATCH OR AN APP FOR TIMING PURPOSES.
NOTE: THE WOMEN'S DISTANCE FESTIVAL 5K AND FELLA'S 5K RACE REGISTRATION IS NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM FEE.
PARTICIPANTS: RUNNING START IS OPEN TO WALKERS, BEGINNING RUNNERS AND/OR RUNNERS WHO ARE RETURNING TO THE SPORT AFTER MANY YEARS
NOTE: IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED A 5K OR GREATER DISTANCE RACE (8K, 10K, ETC.) IN THE PAST 6 TO 12 MONTHS OR YOU ARE ALREADY RUNNING 3 OR MORE MILES WITHOUT WALKING, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO REGISTER FOR PGRC'S FALL HALF-MARATHON TRAINING WHICH WILL BEGIN IN LATE JULY.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE: THE TRAINING CONSISTS OF THREE (3) GROUP WORKOUTS PER WEEK. PARTICIPANTS TRAIN AS A GROUP WITH HEAD COACHES AND PACE LEADERS ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY EVENINGS AND SATURDAY MORNINGS. LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY BY WEEK.
*
SATURDAY MORNING TRAINING RUN: BEGINS AT 7:00AM. THE TRAINING RUN WILL BE HELD EITHER AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK IN UPPER MARLBORO OR GREENBELT PARK IN GREENBELT.
*
TUESDAY EVENING TRAINING RUN: BEGINS AT 6:30PM. TRAINING WILL BE HELD AT THE PRINCE GEORGE'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRACK IN LARGO.
*
THURSDAY EVENING TRAINING RUN: BEGINS AT 6:30PM. TRAINING RUNS WILL BE HELD AT THE HERBERT WELLS ICE ARENA IN COLLEGE PARK OR WATKINS PARK. SOME THURSDAY TRAINING RUNS WILL BE HELD AT AT THE _PGRC SUMMER FUN RUN SERIES_.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: AGES 18 AND UP WITH THE ABILITY TO WALK AND WILLINGNESS TO RUN.
MEMBERSHIP STATUS: ACTIVE PGRC CLUB MEMBERSHIP. IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER, YOU WILL BE PROMPTED TO JOIN PGRC DURING REGISTRATION.
MEDICAL CLEARANCE: IF YOU ARE UNDER MEDICAL CARE, HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION OR HAVE NOT EXERCISED RECENTLY, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU SECURE A CLEARANCE FROM YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN THIS OR ANY TRAINING PROGRAM.
REQUIRED SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT:
*
WATER BOTTLES (BRING TO EVERY SESSION)
*
PROPER RUNNING SHOES
_SUGGESTED SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT_
*
HAT WITH A VISOR (SATURDAY MORNING TRAINING)
*
SUNGLASSES (SATURDAY MORNING TRAINING)
*
SUNSCREEN
*
PROPER SPORTS BRAS (WOMEN)
*
WATCH, STOPWATCH OR AN APP FOR TIMING PURPOSES.
NOTE: THE WOMEN'S DISTANCE FESTIVAL 5K AND FELLA'S 5K RACE REGISTRATION IS NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM FEE.
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Running Start 5k Training
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 13th June 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$27.50
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